Extension of Remote Work in the IT Industry Due to COVID-19 Resurgence
[Asia Economy Reporter Jin-gyu Lee] As concerns over the resurgence of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) grow, the portal and gaming industries have extended their work-from-home systems.
According to the information and communication (IT) industry on the 28th, Naver has decided to continue its company-wide work-from-home system until further notice. Starting from the middle of this month, COVID-19 cases began to surge again, mainly in the metropolitan area, and Naver has been operating the company-wide work-from-home system since the 18th.
Kakao, which is also operating a company-wide work-from-home system, has decided to maintain the current working arrangement for the time being.
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In the gaming industry, Nexon plans to continue its system of coming to the office three days a week and working from home two days a week. NCSoft will extend its work-from-home system until the 11th of next month, and NHN will do so until the 4th of next month. In addition, Krafton, Neowiz, and Webzen will also continue their work-from-home systems.
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